Geology is a detective story in which you get to unravel how our planet works, gain an insight into billions of years of Earth’s history, and discover the possible futures in store for our planet. Over the two-year course you will learn how to identify and interpret minerals, rocks, fossils, and geological structures; how rocks form and deform through the study of plate tectonics; and how to interpret past climates using evidence. You will also study how natural resources form and how we extract them, as well as various geo-hazards and how we can mitigate them.
We have no specific entry requirements for geology.
The course is assessed by three examinations: Component 1: Geological Investigations, 2 hours 15 minutes, 35% of qualification. Component 2: Geological Principles and Processes, 1 hour 45 minutes, 30% of qualification. Component 3: Geological Applications, 2 hours, 35% of qualification.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Lower High Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1TD |
Geology is a detective story in which you get to unravel how our planet works, gain an insight into billions of years of Earth’s history, and discover the possible futures in store for our planet. Over the two-year course you will learn how to identify and interpret minerals, rocks, fossils, and geological structures; how rocks form and deform through the study of plate tectonics; and how to interpret past climates using evidence. You will also study how natural resources form and how we extract them, as well as various geo-hazards and how we can mitigate them.
We have no specific entry requirements for geology.
The course is assessed by three examinations: Component 1: Geological Investigations, 2 hours 15 minutes, 35% of qualification. Component 2: Geological Principles and Processes, 1 hour 45 minutes, 30% of qualification. Component 3: Geological Applications, 2 hours, 35% of qualification.